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Tapping into the equipment finance opportunity: What financial institutions need to know

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT

With rising margin pressures and growing competition, banks and credit unions are seeking new ways to expand revenue and strengthen business relationships. One area gaining momentum is equipment finance—a market that offers steady returns, cross-sell potential, and deeper commercial connections.

Whether your institution is launching an equipment finance division or expanding an existing program, success takes more than capital. From credit risk and accounting to operations and compliance, it’s critical to build a structure that balances profitability and risk.

Join Abrigo’s industry experts as they explore the strategic and operational foundations of equipment finance and how your institution can enter this space with confidence.

Join to learn:

  • What’s driving growth in equipment finance and why more banks and credit unions are entering the market
  • The key operational, credit, and compliance considerations before launching or expanding a program
  • How institutions are structuring and staffing equipment finance units for scalability

Meet Your Presenter

Tom McMillen

IFSLeaseWorks, an Abrigo company
Tom McMillen brings over two decades of financial and operational experience to Abrigo, where he serves as a consultant following the 2025 acquisition of IFS Technology Solutions. He works with financial institutions to improve operational efficiency, leverage technology, and uncover growth opportunities within equipment finance and related areas. Before joining

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